STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1909

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 552

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2023

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Education, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 552, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

School Facilities Authority

G.M. No. 552

LINDSAY BALL, for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Lindsay Ball for service on the School Facilities Authority.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Lindsay Ball from the Department of Education and three individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Ball's experience and knowledge qualify him for appointment to the School Facilities Authority. Mr. Ball has over forty years of experience as an educator and recently retired from the Department of Education after serving in Maui county since 1991. While with the Department of Education, Mr. Ball served as a business teacher, vice-principal, principal, and most recently, the Complex Area Superintendent for the Hana-Lahainaluna-Lanai-Molokai Complex Area. As Complex Area Superintendent, Mr. Ball managed eleven schools serving over five thousand students, seven hundred fifty employees, and a budget of $4 million. Through Mr. Ball's leadership in the "Canoe Complex Area", he was instrumental in achieving academic achievement gains through targeted student support and professional development opportunities for teachers in his complex area. Additionally, Mr. Ball also established the Hookele Leadership Program with community partnerships to promote relationships built on trust and open communication; a sense of place and knowing the community; and personal growth, accountability, and self-awareness. Your Committee also finds that Mr. Ball is an active member of his community and served on the Board of Directors for the Maui Sports Foundation, co-founded Maui Style Wrestling Club, and served as tournament director and volunteer for numerous high school and community sports tournaments. Your Committee further notes that Mr. Ball has served as an interim member of the School Facilities Authority since 2022 and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of board members. Your Committee believes Mr. Ball's extensive experience as an educator and as a leader in educational administration will continue to provide a unique perspective to the School Facilities Authority. Your Committee therefore recommends that Lindsay Ball be appointed to the School Facilities Authority based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Education,

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MICHELLE N. KIDANI, Chair